Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and Firestone Winterhawk 3 appear in 16 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Firestone Winterhawk 3 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 4 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Firestone Winterhawk 3 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Blizzak 6 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Firestone Winterhawk 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 6.4 | 15.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.9 | 85.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Firestone Winterhawk 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Firestone Winterhawk 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 624 | Avg rank 22.0 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.6 122 | Avg rank 13.0 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.4 532 | Avg rank 13.6 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.0 | No data | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 123 | Avg rank 11.0 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Avg rank 10.5 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Firestone Winterhawk 3 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 22.0 for the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 13.0 for the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 13.6 for the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 11.0 for the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 10.5 for the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3
The Firestone Winterhawk 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.1 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or Firestone Winterhawk 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ranks higher on average than the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Firestone Winterhawk 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ranks better than the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 shows better mileage performance than the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 appears in 12 independent tests, Firestone Winterhawk 3 in 4.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →